Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 11 verse 44
Chapter 11 · Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga

Grace in Relationship · Room for Imperfection

तस्मात्प्रणम्य प्रणिधाय कायं प्रसादये त्वामहमीशमीड्यम् । पितेव पुत्रस्य सखेव सख्युः प्रियः प्रियायार्हसि देव सोढुम् ॥

tasmāt praṇamya praṇidhāya kāyaṁ prasādaye tvām aham īśam īḍyam, piteva putrasya sakheva sakhyuḥ priyaḥ priyāyārhasi deva soḍhum.

Meaning

"Therefore, bowing down and prostrating my body, I seek Your grace, O adorable Lord; as a father bears with his son, a friend with a friend, a beloved with the beloved, You should bear with me, O God."

Explanation

A true bond can absorb honest mistakes and moments of familiarity, the way loving relationships always make room for imperfection.

Today's Life Lesson

Trust today that the people who truly love you will make room for your honest imperfections.

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